Ambiya

28 Safar 144813 August 2026

A Narration on the Practices of the People of Lut (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : عشر خصال عملتها قوم لوط بها أهلكوا وتزيدها أمتي بخلة : إتيان الرجال بعضهم بعضا ورميهم بالجلاهق ولعبهم الحمام وضرب الدفوف وشرب الخمور وقص اللحية وطول الشارب والصفر والتصفيق ولباس الحرير وتزيدها أمتي بخلة :…

6 Safar 144822 July 2026

The Du‘a of Nabi Yunus (‘alayhis salam) for Relief from Distress

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? ألا أخبركم بشىء إذا نزل برجل منكم كرب أو بلاء من أمر الدنيا دعا به يفرج عنه دعاء ذى النون لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك إنى كنت من الظالمين

23 Dhul Hijjah 14479 June 2026

The Nature of Women

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? And is the part narrated by Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) an Israili narration or Marfu' Hukman? عن ابن عيينة عن شيخ منهم عن أبيه قال: جاء جرير بن عبد الله رضي الله عنه إلى عمر رضي الله عنه يشكو إليه ما يلقى…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144727 April 2026

Adam (‘alayhis salam) Gives Forty Years from His Lifespan to Dawud (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? لما نزلت آية الدين قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن أول من جحد آدم عليه السلام أو: أول من جحد آدم - إن الله عز وجل لما خلق آدم، مسح ظهره، فأخرج منه ما هو من ذارئ إلى يوم القيامة، فجعل يعرض…

6 Dhul Qa'dah 144723 April 2026

Hadith on the Ant That Bit a Nabi

QuestionRasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "An ant had bitten a Nabi, and he ordered that the colony of the ants should be burnt. So Allah revealed to him: 'Because of an ant's bite you have burnt a community from amongst the communities which sings My glory.'" What is the…

26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "The test of Adam ('alayhis salam) was food, and it is your test until Qiyamah." 2) One day, Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) offered some food to his companion, who said, "I have eaten until I am no longer able…

20 Shawwal 14478 April 2026

Dawud (‘alayhis salam) and His Miraculous Recitation of the Zabur

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? خفف على داود عليه السلام القرآن فكان يأمر بدوابه فتسرج، فيقرأ القرآن قبل أن تسرج دوابه، ولا يأكل إلا من عمل يده

18 Shawwal 14476 April 2026

Explanation of Nabi’s (sallallahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) Statement to ʿAishah (radiyallahu ʿAnha): “You Are Like the Female Companions of Yusuf (ʿalayhis salam)”

QuestionWhy was Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) compared to the female companions of Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) in the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha): "Order Abu Bakr to lead the people in Salah." She replied," Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted person, and when he stands…

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 14473 October 2025

A Nabi Whose People Caused Him to Bleed

QuestionWhich Prophet was Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) referring to in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "It is as if I can see Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) speaking of a Prophet whom his people had beaten and wounded. He was wiping the blood from…

16 Safar 144622 August 2024

A Narration Stating That Baytul Maqdis Was Inhabited by the Ambiya

QuestionI am looking for the primary source/reference for the following statement of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma): وعن ابن عباس قال: البيت المقدس بنته الأنبياء وسكنته الأنبياء، ما فيه موضع شبر إلا وقد صلّى فيه نبي أو أقام فيه ملك